Outback Heritage Cruise: 4 nights

Follow in the wake of great Australian pioneers on a 4 night cruise along the outback river highway. Discover towering sandstone cliffs and ancient gorges. Enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door and an Aussie riverside bush BBQ at one of the most spectacular sites along the river.

Monday: Mid-afternoon the PS Murray Princess departs historic Mannum, birthplace of the Murray River trade and communication, and heads upriver while you enjoy pre-dinner drinks and a Welcome Dinner. As the cruise under floodlight to the overnight mooring at River View Lodge (downriver of Piggy Flat), you may see nocturnal wildlife on the riverbank. Watch for grey kangaroos, hair-nosed wombats, Murray longnecked tortoises, spoon-beaked egrets and many other species. (Your on-board entertainer provides music for the night owls.)

Tuesday: Daybreak and time for the keen photographers to be out to capture the special light and the morning movement of wildlife. Prolific birdlife includes pelicans, blue wrens and black swans. Enjoy a leisurely morning and lunch cruising upriver to Blanchetown through one of 13 locks which maintain the flow and levels of water. This afternoon the vessel moor near Salters Station for your overnight anchorage. As the last rays of the sun fade, join a guided tour of Burk Salter’s vineyard on the banks of the river and enjoy wine tasting at his cellar door. Tonight enjoy all the fun and excitement of the Murray River Cup.

Wednesday: After breakfast cruise downriver to picturesque Swan Reach. The town was first settled in the 1850s and was originally the largest of five sheep and cattle stations in the area and is now home to native flower and fruit growers. The original Swan Reach homestead is now the Swan Reach Hotel where you can enjoy an ale or cappuccino overlooking the Murray River. Join the guided walking tour and visit the Swan Reach Museum – a must for every visitor. Cruise downriver after lunch and take in the tranquillity as the landscape slides. The vessel arrives at Sunnydale. All ashore for the Woolshed Show as you recreate typical Australian woolshed history. Later you will visit the Native Wildlife Shelter where some of South Australia’s most interesting native animals are cared for. And then, of course, there is the great Aussie Barbecue – cooked and served in a bush setting on the banks of the mighty Murray River. An optional Nocturnal tour by tractor and cart is available after dinner.

Thursday: After breakfast the ship cruises slowly downstream past magnificent cliffs scoured by the river over millions of years. The vessel reach Ngaut Ngaut Aboriginal Reserve, one of Australia’s most significant archaeological sites, for a step back in time – tens of thousands of years – for a guided boardwalk to view ancient rock carvings and to learn about aboriginal history in the area. Return to the ship to cruise downriver to Younghusband. Along the way, adventure seekers can also take a speed boat ride. Tonight the Captain and his officers host a spectacular Farewell Captain’s Buffet. Dress up and dance, if you wish.

Optional Barossa Valley Tour(additional cost)
Discover Australia’s richest and best known wine making region – the Barossa Valley. Depart Mannum by coach where you will be transferred directly to your Barossa Valley tour at Williamstown. The tour includes three premium wineries, lunch and free time in Tanunda before returning to Adelaide at 5.30pm.

Itineraries subject to change due to weather and other operational requirements

OVERVIEW

Follow in the wake of great Australian pioneers on a 4 night cruise along the outback river highway. Discover towering sandstone cliffs and ancient gorges. Enjoy wine tasting at the cellar door and an Aussie riverside bush BBQ at one of the most spectacular sites along the river.

INCLUSIONS

The Murraylands spectacular landscape of cliffs, gorges and bio-diverse wetlands

Most tours

Complimentary scenic coach transfers from Adelaide or car-parking in Mannum

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Vessel: Murray Princess

Length: 220ft

Beam: 49.00ft

Draft: 3.90ft

Cruising speed: 6kn

Bars/Lounges: 2

Onboard Currency: AU Dollar

Passenger Capacity: 120

Registry: Mannum

Tonnage: 1,500

24 Hours complimentary coffee & tea

Air Conditioning

All Meals Included

Free use of spas & saunas

Gift Shop

Guided nature walks & eco-tours

Laundry Service

Library

Spa & Sauna

OTHER INFORMATION

PS Murray Princess is purpose built for the Murray River. She is faithfully designed as a modern romantic representative of a time when hundreds of such vessels plied the river. Unlike most modern-day river vessels with imitation paddles, Murray Princess is propelled by an authentic, massive stern paddlewheel.

There is no better way to see the Murray River and a slice of the hauntingly beautiful and dramatic Australian outback, its unique flora and fauna, and the rich legacy of old riverside ports and indigenous culture close up than to drift unhurried and quietly under the power of the paddle-wheeler.

Accommodating just 120 passengers, Murray Princess brings the unique advantages of small ship cruising to the Murray River. The Captain and crew know the river intimately and are delighted to share with you their knowledge and stories. The lounges and dining saloon are spacious with a character and charm of yesteryear. Grand in name, yet relaxed and informal by nature, Murray Princess fosters a warmth and friendliness unique to the river.
Accommodation:
60 cabins and staterooms each with private bathroom ensuite, adjustable air-conditioning, electric blankets soaps, shampoo and towels; serviced daily. Each cabin is approximately 12 sq metres.

Staterooms (6) on Randell and Cadell Decks open onto the outside deck and have a fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. All staterooms have a double and a single bed except rooms 35 & 36.

Outside Cabins (45) on Randell and Cadell Decks open onto the outside deck and have picture windows (twin/double)

Inside Cabins (9) on Chaffey Deck open onto an inside passageway and have portholes facing the outside.

ABOUT Captain Cook Cruises

Captain Cook Cruises

Captain Cook Cruises began in Sydney in 1970 and for over four decades has proven to be the market leader and premier Sydney Harbour cruise line. Our fleet of restaurant, sightseeing, ferry and sailing vessels offer an exciting range of public cruises and private charters for 2 to 2000 guests.

Captain Cook Cruises Murray River operates the largest inland paddlewheeler in the Southern hemisphere "Murray Princess" from Mannum South Australia. A choice of three to seven night cruises offers a true outback river adventure for up to 120 guests through towering sandstone gorges, ancient red gums forests and flood plains.

Some of our guests and events have included the Pope, the Presidents of China and the United States of America, Vice Chancellor of Germany, members of the British Royal family, the American basketball `Dream Team’; Incentives for Ford, Amway, Mazda and Nissan; the Supreme and Federal Courts Judges Conference, Commonwealth Games Fundraising Dinners and the Oprah audience – to name just a few. We are proud to have provided employment opportunity for thousands of young Australians, many of whom have gone on to become leaders in their fields including actor Hugh Jackman

Captain Cook Cruises is a family-owned, Australian mall ship cruise operator and the recipient of numerous awards including Australian, New South Wales, Tropical North Queensland and South Australian `Tourism Awards for Excellence, and the Australian Federation of Travel Agents `Best Cruise Line.

Mission Statement
Captain Cook Cruises strives to be the market leader and premier small ship cruise line in Australia.

Our aim is to provide the highest quality of day, night and extended cruise product for our customers. We do this by being market focused and also identifying that it is not only the quality of our ships, but the high value we place in our crew and their dedication and commitment to our customers that creates this result.

Inside Cabins

Inside cabins are located on the lower Chaffey Deck and open onto a wide inside passageway. Inside cabins offer a twin or double bed configuration and have portholes facing the outside

Staterooms

Our spacious 6 staterooms are located on the Randell and Cadell Decks. Each stateroom offers a double bed (some have an extra single bed) and opens onto the outside deck area. Mini-bars, fridges and tea and coffee making facilities are also included.

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Sun Deck

Murray Princess

Sturt Deck

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Cadell Deck

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Cabin Description

Staterooms

Our spacious 6 staterooms are located on the Randell and Cadell Decks. Each stateroom offers a double bed (some have an extra single bed) and opens onto the outside deck area. Mini-bars, fridges and tea and coffee making facilities are also included.

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Randell Deck

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Outside Cabins

Outside cabins are located on the Randell and Cadell Decks. Each outside cabin opens onto the outside deck area with picture windows to view the passing scenery

Bedding is 2 x single beds only. Queen beds can be requested at a surcharge of $50 per night

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Chaffey Deck

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Inside Cabins

Inside cabins are located on the lower Chaffey Deck and open onto a wide inside passageway. Inside cabins offer a twin or double bed configuration and have portholes facing the outside

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Stuart Dining Saloon

Dining aboard Murray Princess includes delicious table d'hote menus, Captain's Dinner and buffet dining, with a special campfire barbecue (seven and four night cruises only). Breakfasts are buffet style. There is one sitting for all meals.

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Complimentary Upgrades

Depending on any last minute availability the cruise lines will automatically upgrade cabins to higher categories. The upgrades can place you towards the front of the ship, midships or at the back of the ship and not necessarily on a higher deck level (i.e.: Insides Deck 10 may be upgraded to Ocean view Deck 5). As the cruise lines cannot upgrade every booking, you should book a category in which you are happy to sail.
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Captain Cook (Murray River) Cruises – Terms and Conditions

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Pricing

All fares and prices are in Australian Dollars. All fares and prices are subject to availability, surcharges, blackout periods, minimum night stays and seasonal variations.

Booking and Final Payment

To make a booking, a deposit of between $250 per person is required within 48 hours of booking.

If booking is made within 60 days of travel, full payment must be made at time of booking.

Final payment is required within 60 days prior to travel.

Child Policy

Child prices generally apply to children aged 3 to 14 years, inclusive. In some cases this may vary so please enquire at the time of booking. Accommodation for children under 3 is generally free of charge but some properties may impose a small charge and/or a fee for providing a cot. Children under 3 years are not recommended on Murray Princess Cruises.

Room ConfigurationsTwin share prices are based on a 'double' - two people sharing a double bed (queen or king beds at some properties) or 'twin', consisting of two single beds. Please request either a 'double' or 'twin' at the time of reservation. 'Extra adult' prices are based on sharing with two other adults in the same room. Should the extra adult wish to have their own room they will be charged at 'single' rates. Single' prices are based on a person having their own room. 'Extra Child' prices are based on sharing the same room with two or more adults. Triple share prices are based on three people sharing one room with existing bedding (eg double/queen or king bed and a single bed).

As most cabins on the Murray Princess have twin beds, a surcharge applies to cabins with a double bed.

Cancellation Fees:

All cancellations must be in writing and the timing shall be based on the day of of such notification by Blue Lagoon Cruises.

Full payment of fare required 70 days prior to sailing date unless credit facilities in place.

Cancellation fees detailed below:

More than 60 days before departure

$50 admin fee from Captain Cook Cruises*

Between 30 – 60 days before departure

Loss of deposit

Between 15 – 30 days before departure

50% of the Total Fare*

Less than14 days before departure

100% of Total Fare

For cancellations made 15 days or more before departure, the full value (less an administration fee of $50 per person), may be applied to another cruise if completed within 12 months of the original booking.

If the re-booked cruise is of a greater value, the difference must be paid upon re-booking. Special payment and cancellation conditions apply for groups of 15 or more and Special Event Cruises, which are available on application.

* An additional Cruise Republic cancellation fee of $200.00 per cabin will apply.

Amendment Fees

Due to the complexity, staff time and communication costs of the booking process, a charge of $72 (incl GST) may apply to each modification made after the original booking.

Travel Insurance

Holiday plans can be disrupted and cancellation fees can be costly. Travel insurance is inexpensive and highly recommended. Please note that Travel Insurance may not cover disruptions caused by mechanical breakdowns or adverse weather conditions so please check your insurance policy.

Cancellation
fees detailed below:

More than 60 days before departure

$50 admin fee from Captain Cook Cruises*

Between 30 â€“ 60 days before departure

Loss of deposit

Between 15 â€“ 30 days before departure

50% of the Total Fare*

Less than14 days before departure

100% of Total Fare

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